Swann Home Security System ADW 200 User Manual

Advanced security made easy™  
Advanced Digital Wireless  
Camera and Receiver  
ADW
Operating Instructions  
SW344-YDW  
MYDW290410E  
 
Table of Contents  
Before You Begin  
Table of Contents  
Package Contents  
Overview  
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3
3
4
Layout  
5
Connection Guide  
Activating Channels & Pairing  
Pairing  
6
8
9
10  
Troubleshooting  
Technical Specifications  
Helpdesk / Warranty Information  
12  
Rear Cover  
Package Contents  
ADW-200 Camera with Stand  
ADW-200 Receiver  
A/V Cable  
Operating Instructions  
Security Stickers  
2 X Antennas  
5V Power Adapter for Camera  
5V Power Adapter for Receiver  
Mounting Hardware  
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Overview  
A Digital Wireless Monitoring Solution  
The ADW-200 is a high quality yet cost effective digital wireless monitoring solution,  
ideal for home or business use. Combining a robust and interference-free wireless  
transmitter and receiver with a color camera with active infrared night vision, the  
ADW-200 can be used as a complete monitoring solution or as a part of a larger  
security solution, perhaps integrated with a DVR and alarm system.  
Interference-free Digital Signal Transmission  
Digital wireless technology is a huge step forward in wireless systems, which do  
not suffer from interference in the same way as analog wireless systems.  
This means that the ADW-200 system will deliver a picture from your cameras  
which is free from distortion or noise. This is particularly useful in locations which  
have a lot of other wireless systems operating.  
Quick and Easy Setup  
Get set up with the click of a couple of buttons. If you know how to plug in a DVD  
player, you should have no problems getting the ADW-200 set up. However, this is  
not to say that the ADW-200 has limited applications - you can connect it to a TV,  
DVR or even directly to a PC.  
Direct USB Connection to a PC  
The ADW-200 receiver has a USB port which can easily be connected to a computer.  
You can use the ADW-200 as a webcam, or use compatible recording software to  
create a PC-based video recording setup.  
Important Note - Range and Reception  
The ADW-200 uses digital wireless technology which means that it doesn’t suffer  
from interference in the same way as an analog wireless system. It is possible,  
however, that a signal will “fade” before reaching the receiver. This typically  
happens when the receiver is out of range of the camera, or there are significant  
obstacles between the camera and receiver.  
Therangeofthecamerassignalisapproximately20m/65ft,undertypicalconditions.  
You should get a picture at this range if there are no significant obstacles between  
camera and receiver, and there are no other wireless systems nearby operating on  
a similar frequency. For maximum transmission range, the receiver should be in line  
of sight of the camera.  
A thick brick or concrete wall will dramatically reduce the range of the signal, often  
by half or more. If you’re using the ADW-200 system in a cluttered environment  
with other wireless devices nearby, you may find that the reliable range of  
transmission is significantly reduced. In extreme cases, a wired system may be the  
only practicable solution.  
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Layout  
When Placing Multiple Cameras  
When two or more digital wireless cameras are  
placed too close together, the receiver can have  
difficulty distinguishing between the two signals,  
for much the same reason as it would be difficult  
to listen to two people standing side by side and  
both talking at the same volume.  
Antenna  
Light Sensor  
Lens  
Keep your cameras as far apart as possible –  
ideally, at least 6 ~ 9 feet (approximately 2 ~ 3  
meters).  
Infrared LEDs  
The result of two cameras too near one another  
will be a reduction in quality of your picture, with  
the possibility of a slight pause when changing  
channels.  
Stand  
If you are experiencing these problems and simply cannot move cameras any father  
apart, then try orienting the antennas away from one another. This will not have as  
dramatic an effect as actually moving the camera, but often can provide somewhat  
of an improvement.  
Antenna  
Channel Select
Channel Indicator LEDs  
Placing the Receiver  
Power Input (DC 9V)  
Audio/Video (AV) Output  
USB Connection  
Channel De/Activation &  
Loop Mode Switches  
The receiver should be placed in  
a central location relative to your  
cameras, toensurethebestpossible  
signal strength from each.  
Additionally, try to keep the receiver away from magnetic fields (particularly devices  
such as microwaves or other wireless devices) or environments which would block  
wireless signals (such as thick concrete or brick walls, or areas which have large  
amounts of metal).  
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Connection Guide  
1
3
2
onnecting the Camera  
1. Attach the antenna to the rear of the camera.  
2. Connect the supplied power adapter (5V) to the power input on the camera.  
3. Plug the power adapter in to a wall socket.  
Connecting the Receiver  
4. Attach the antenna to the receiver.  
5. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the power input on the rear of the  
receiver.  
6. Connect the supplied A/V cable to the A/V OUT port on the rear of the receiver  
(the plug looks like a miniature headphone jack).  
Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder  
7. Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT plug to the VIDEO IN port (usually also yellow)  
on your VCR/DVD recorder.  
8. If you want to monitor/record audio, then plug the white AUDIO OUT plug  
into the AUDIO IN port (also typically white) on the VCR/DVD recorder.  
9. Connect the Video/Audio OUT of the VCR/DVD recorder to a TV as detailed  
below.  
Connecting to a DVR  
10. Attach the yellow VIDEO OUT plug to one of the INPUTS on the rear of the  
DVR. If your DVR uses BNC connectors, you’ll need to use a BNC/RCA adaptor  
(as pictured in the diagram). Most DVRs use BNC plugs.  
11. If DVR supports audio, then you can plug the white AUDIO OUT plug to an  
AUDIO INPUT on the rear of the DVR. These typically use RCA plugs and won’t  
need an adaptor - but exceptions to this rule exist.  
12. Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUTS to your TV. Consult your DVRs  
manual for more information regarding connecting a monitor to your DVR.  
Connecting directly to a TV  
13. Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT plug to a VIDEO IN port (usually yellow as well)  
on the TV you want to use. Avoid component inputs (which are color coded  
red, green and blue) as these use a very different type of video signal.  
14. If you want to monitor audio, the connect the white AUDIO OUT plug to an  
AUDIO INPUT on the TV.  
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5
8
7
10  
DVR  
12  
11  
VCR or  
DVD recorder  
Input  
Input  
Output  
Output  
9
INPUT 1 INPUT 3 OUTPUT  
13  
14  
Television  
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Activating Channels & Loop Mode  
The ADW-200 receiver can potentially support up to four cameras. It cannot  
display all of these at a time, however. Rather, you can use Loop Mode, which will  
sequentially display images from one camera at a time. As you can have between  
one and four cameras paired with the receiver, you’ll need to set how many  
channels are active, and which channels they are.  
Activate Channels  
Located on the rear of the receiver you’ll find a series of DIP switches. These are  
labelled from 1 to 4, with a fifth switch named “L”.  
1
2
3
4
L
ON  
The switches 1 ~ 4 activate each channel. A channel is ON when the switch is in  
the downwards position, as indicated in the diagram. Channels which are activated  
in this way can have cameras paired to them, and will be shown in both manual  
channel-changing mode - whether or not a camera has been paired to them.  
The switch marked “L” toggles loop mode on or off.  
Loop Mode  
Whilst the L switch is in the downward position, the receiver will automatically  
cycle through all active channels, pausing for approximately five seconds on each.  
All active channels will be displayed, regardless of whether a camera is paired with  
them or not.  
Important Note about Loop Mode and Motion Detection  
The way that most DVRs (and other motion sensitive recorders) detect motion is  
incompatible with using Loop Mode on the ADW-200 receiver. Most DVRs detect  
motion by counting how many pixels (the little dots which make up an image)  
change between frames (the smallest “chunks” of video data, each one a fraction  
of a second in length).  
As a result, many DVRs motion detection function will be triggered each time the  
receiver changes the channel it is monitoring. Thus, we recommend not using  
Loop Mode when connecting the ADW-200 to a DVR. For the best results, you’ll  
need a separate receiver for each camera, each receiver connected to a separate  
input channel on your DVR.  
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Pairing  
Each camera you use will need to be paired with one channel on  
the receiver.  
A camera can only be paired to one channel at a time, and one  
channel can only have one camera paired with it. Thus, pairing a  
channel to a camera will replace any camera previously paired with  
it.  
The Pairing Button  
To pair a camera:  
Activate the channel you want to pair a camera to, as described on page 8.  
Set the receiver to the channel you want to pair a camera to.  
Press and hold the CH button until the LED on the front of the receiver begins  
to flash rapidly.  
Quickly press the pairing button on the camera you want to pair to this  
channel.  
The red LEDs on the front of the receiver will let you know which channel you have  
selected, what state that channel is in. Channels which are turned off will not be  
selectable, and the LED will stay off.  
Always On:  
The channel in question is selected, and has an active camera  
paired with it.  
Flashing Slowly: The channel is selected but cannot detect a camera which has  
been paired with it. This could happen if you’ve re-paired the  
camera to a different channel, or you’ve activated a channel  
without pairing a camera to it.  
Flashing Quickly: The channel is in pairing mode, awaiting the pairing signal from  
a camera.  
Connecting to a Computer via USB  
The ADW-200 receiver has a USB port which, when connected to a computer, allows  
ADW-200 to output video like a standard USB webcam. Compatible operating systems  
will automatically detect the ADW-200 and install the appropriate device drivers.  
You can access images coming from the ADW-200 from any program or application  
which supports webcams, as well as some other video capture programs.  
Supported Operating Systems  
Microsoft Windows XP®, Microsoft Windows Vista®, Microsoft Windows 7®  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Coroporation in the United States and other countries.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Problem: I’m only see a blank screen where I want to see my images.  
Solutions:  
1. Make sure that both the camera and the receiver are receiving power from  
their supplied power adapters.  
2. Ensure that the camera is properly paired with the receiver by following the  
instructions on page 9.  
3. Check that the channel you are displaying is the one paired with the camera.  
Try turning other channels off.  
4. If all else fails, try moving the camera closer to the receiver, and be sure there  
are no obstacles (such as thick walls or metal sheets) in between the camera  
and the receiver blocking the signal.  
Problem: When I view the footage from the camera at night, I see a bright white  
spot and no image.  
Solution: Having the camera looking out a window is problematic, as the glass  
will reflect the infrared beams from the LEDs, over-exposing your image. Move  
the camera so that there are no barriers (even transparent barriers such as glass)  
between the camera and what you want to see. Also, make sure there are no  
objects within 3’/1m of the lens, as these can reflect the infrared beams as well.  
Problem: I can’t hear any sound on my TV.  
Solution: Check the connections between the receiver, recording device (if  
applicable) and the TV, specifically the white connector(s) are plugged in correctly.  
Check the volume settings on the TV. Also, remember that the range of the  
microphone is not the same as the range of the camera – the camera will record  
anything in front of it that it sufficiently lit, however a microphone will only record  
sound within a few feet (unless the sound is very loud).  
Problem: The image on my TV appears to be distorted.  
Solution: Check the PAL/NTSC settings on your television are correct for your  
region (NTSC for USA and Canada, PAL for Australia and Western Europe). If this  
does not fix the problem, check the connections between the receiver and your  
screen. If you are using a long RCA cable (anything over 6’/2m) try using a shorter  
one, particularly if there are other electrical devices located close to the TV and  
receiver.  
Problem: At night, the camera can only see 26’/8m.  
Solution: This is not a malfunction – this is the range of the infrared beam that  
the camera uses to see at night. Move the camera closer to what you wish to view.  
Alternately, you could purchase and install a sensor floodlight, which are available  
at most good hardware stores.  
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Technical Specifications  
Video  
Image Sensor  
Video Quality  
1/4” CMOS  
380 TV Lines  
Number of Effective Pixels  
Minimum Illumination  
Day/Night Mode  
White Balance  
Signal / Noise Ratio  
Electronic Shutter  
Gain Control  
VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240)  
0 Lux (IR On)  
Color during day / switches to B&W at night  
Automatic  
< 48dB  
1/60 - 1/15, 000 NTSC, 1/50 - 15, 000 PAL  
Automatic  
Yes  
No  
6mm  
53 degrees  
Backlight Compensation  
Wide Dynamic Range  
Lens  
Viewing Angle  
Audio  
Yes  
9ft / 3m  
Microphone  
Audio Range  
Night Vision  
Up to 26ft / 8m  
No  
Night Vision Distance  
IR Cut Filter  
Number of Infra-Red LEDs  
Infra-Red LED Life  
27  
10, 000 hours  
General  
Both (receiver indoor only)  
DC 5V  
Indoor / Outdoor  
Operating Power  
Operating Temperature  
Body Construction  
Dimensions - Camera & Stand  
Weight – Camera & Stand  
Dimensions - Receiver  
Weight - Receiver  
-4°F ~ 122°F / -20°C ~ 50°C  
Aluminium  
5.1” x 3.7” x 2.4” / 130mm x 95mm x 60mm  
15oz / 415g  
0.6” x 3.1” x 2.6” / 15mm x 80mm x 65mm  
2.6oz / 75g  
Wireless  
Digital or Analog  
Max. Transmission Range  
Typical Range  
Digital  
Up to 165ft / 50m  
65ft / 20m  
2.4 GHz FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)  
Frequency  
Transmission Channels  
Battery Power Option  
4
No  
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Helpdesk / Technical Support Details  
Swann Technical Support  
All Countries E-mail: [email protected]  
Telephone Helpdesk  
USA toll free  
1-800-627-2799  
AUSTRALIA toll free  
1300 138 324  
(Su, 2pm-10pm US PT)  
(M-Th, 6am-10pm US PT)  
(F 6am-2pm US PT)  
USA Exchange & Repairs  
1-800-627-2799 (Option 1)  
(M-F, 9am-5pm US PT)  
(M 9am-5pm AUS ET)  
(Tu-F 1am-5pm AUS ET)  
(Sa 1am-9am AUS ET)  
NEW ZEALAND toll free  
0800 479 266  
UK  
0203 027 0979  
current time in Melbourne, Australia compared to your local time.  
Warranty Information  
Swann Communications LTD.  
Swann Communications USA Inc.  
Swann Communications  
Unit 13, 331 Ingles Street,  
Port Melbourne Vic 3207  
Stag Gates House  
63/64 The Avenue  
SO171XS  
12636 Clark Street  
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670  
USA  
United Kingdom  
Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and  
material for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must pres-  
ent your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which  
proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or  
labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all  
freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is  
responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other  
than the country of origin.  
The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages aris-  
ing from the use of or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the  
fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs  
associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user. This warranty applies to  
the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third party.  
Unauthorized end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of  
misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.  
By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty.  
Where applicable by local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.  
© Swann Communications 2010  
 

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